What would Adam Sandler be without his friends? The list of famous friends he has acquired over the years is long and illustrious. However, some of the people he’s been lucky enough to call his friend have achieved more success than others. This list ranks them in order, from 10th- to 1st-most famous.
1. David Spade – American Actor, Stand-Up Comedian, Television Host, And Writer
| David Spade | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | David Spade |
| Birthdate | July 22, 1964 |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Scottsdale Community College, Arizona State University |
| Occupations | Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Television Host |
| Years Active | 1987–present |
| Partner | Jillian Grace (former) |
| Children | 1 (Harper) |
| Relatives | Andy Spade (brother), Kate Spade (sister-in-law), Rachel Brosnahan (niece) |
| Comedy Career Medium | Stand-up, Television, Film |
| Genres | Sketch comedy, Observational comedy, Insult comedy, Slapstick, Sarcasm, Self-deprecation |
| Notable Works | Saturday Night Live, Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, Joe Dirt, Just Shoot Me!, Rules of Engagement |
| Voice Acting | The Emperor’s New Groove, Kronk’s New Groove, The Rugrats Movie, Hotel Transylvania series |
| Late-Night Show | Lights Out with David Spade |
| Awards | Emmy nomination, two Golden Globe nominations |
| Other Ventures | Co-founded the designer brand Kate Spade New York |
In 1964, David Wayne Spade was born in Birmingham, Michigan. He attended Central Michigan University and was a member of a comedy group that would become famous on their own: “The Groundlings.” This group produced future stars like Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, and Phil Hartman. However, David Spade is the only one to make it big in film and television.
David has starred in the following movies: “Tommy Boy”, “Black Sheep”, “Joe Dirt”, and “Grown Ups 1 & 2”.
2. Chris Rock – American Stand-Up Comedian, Actor
| Chris Rock American Stand Up Comedian Actor | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chris Rock – American Stand-Up Comedian, Actor |
| Birth Name | Christopher Julius Rock |
| Birthdate | February 7, 1965 |
| Birthplace | Andrews, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, film, television |
| Years Active | 1984–present |
| Genres | Observational comedy, black comedy, sketch comedy, insult comedy, sarcasm, racial humor, satire |
| Spouse | Malaak Compton (m. 1996; div. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relative(s) | Tony Rock (brother) |
| Stand-Up Specials | Bring the Pain, Bigger & Blacker, Never Scared, Kill the Messenger, Tamborine, Selective Outrage |
| Notable Films | Beverly Hills Cop II, New Jack City, Boomerang, CB4, Down to Earth, Pootie Tang, Head of State, The Longest Yard, Madagascar series, I Think I Love My Wife, Death at a Funeral, Grown Ups, Top Five, Spiral |
| Television | Saturday Night Live, Everybody Hates Chris, Louie, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Fargo |
| Awards | 3 Grammy Awards, 4 Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Award nomination |
| Other Ventures | The Chris Rock Show, The Motherfucker with the Hat (Broadway theater debut), hosting the Academy Awards |
| Family Background | Parents: Rosalie and Julius Rock; Siblings: Tony, Kenny, Jordan, and Charles Ledell Rock (deceased); African American and Cameroonian descent |
| Education | General Educational Development (GED) |
Christopher Julius Rock was born in 1965. He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He hosted the Academy Awards in 2000 and the MTV Movie Awards in 2001. He hosts “Chapelle’s Show”, a weekly stand-up comedy series on Comedy Central.
He has starred in the following movies: “Down to Earth”, “I Think I Love My Wife”, and “Grown Ups 1 & 2”.
3. Rob Schneider – American Actor, Comedian, And Screenwriter
| Rob Schneider American Actor Comedian and Screenwriter | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rob Schneider – American Actor, Comedian, and Screenwriter |
| Birthdate | October 31, 1963 |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, Stand-up Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer, Director |
| Years Active | 1987-present |
| Notable Works | Saturday Night Live (SNL), Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Animal, The Hot Chick, The Benchwarmers, Big Stan |
| Family | Parents: Pilar (née Monroe) and Marvin Schneider, Sibling: John Schneider (producer), Spouses: London King (m. 1988; div. 1990), Helena Schneider (m. 2002; div. 2005), Patricia Azarcoya Arce (m. 2011), Children: 3 (including singer Elle King) |
| Political Affiliation | Democratic (1984-2013), Republican (2013-2017), Independent (2017-present) |
| Notable Collaborations | Adam Sandler films, including The Waterboy, Grown Ups, Hubie Halloween |
| Other Ventures | Directorial Debut: Big Stan (2008), Sitcom: Rob (2012), Real Rob (2015), Music: Comedy album “Registered Offender” (2010) |
| Philanthropy | Co-founded the Rob Schneider Music Foundation, supporting music education in Pacifica’s elementary schools |
| Controversy | Outspoken critic of childhood vaccinations |
Robert Michael Schneider was born in 1963. He is an American playwright, actor, and comedian. He has appeared in the following movies: “Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo”, “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo – Part 2”, “The Animal”, and “Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo” (the first one).
4. Kevin James – Actor, Comedian, And Screenwriter
| Kevin James Actor Comedian And Screenwriter | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kevin James – Actor, Comedian, And Screenwriter |
| Born | April 26, 1965 |
| Birthplace | Mineola, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
| Known For | Role as Doug Heffernan on “The King of Queens” |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award nominee for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (2006) |
| Film Appearances | Hitch, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups, Zookeeper |
| Voice Work | Monster House, Barnyard, Hotel Transylvania franchise |
| Stand-up Comedy | Popular appearances on various talk shows and comedy festivals |
| Television Career | Starred in “The King of Queens” sitcom |
| YouTube Channel | Revived in 2020, featuring short films with a touch of melancholy and restraint |
| Family | Married to Steffiana de la Cruz, four children |
| Religion | Devout Catholic |
| Upcoming Project | Starring in the action-comedy film “Guns Up” directed by Edward John Drake |
Kevin George Knipfing was born in 1965, known professionally as Kevin James. He is an American playwright, comedian, and actor. He has starred in the following movies: “Paul Blart Mall Cop”, “The Zookeeper”, and “Pixels”.
5. Allen Covert – American Comedian, Actor
| Allen Covert | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Allen Covert |
| Date of Birth | October 12, 1964 |
| Age | 58 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Notable Films | Grandma’s Boy, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy, Little Nicky, Mr. Deeds, Anger Management, 50 First Dates, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Strange Wilderness |
| Collaborator | Adam Sandler |
| Education | Studied theater at New York University |
| Marital Status | Divorced (previously married to Kathryn Ashley Hagstrom) |
| First Film Role | Going Overboard |
| Lead Role | Grandma’s Boy |
| On-Screen Presence | Happy Madison Productions, Sandler’s movie production company |
| Contributions | Executive Producer, Co-writer, Performer, and Producer |
| Other Ventures | Cofounder of Cherry Tree Books (publisher of eBooks for children) |
Allen Stephen Covert was born in 1964. He is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He has starred in the following movies: “The Animal”, “Black Sheep”, and “Paul Blart Mall Cop”.
6. Drew Barrymore
| Drew Barrymore | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Drew Barrymore |
| Birthdate | February 22, 1975 |
| Birthplace | Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, Producer, Talk Show Host, Author, Businesswoman |
| Works | Filmography |
| Spouses | Jeremy Thomas (m. 1994; div. 1995) |
| Partner(s) | Fabrizio Moretti (2002–2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | John Drew Barrymore (father) |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, nominations for Emmy Awards and British Academy Film Award |
| Notable Films | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Charlie’s Angels, Never Been Kissed, Poison Ivy, Boys on the Side, Mad Love, Batman Forever, Scream, Ever After, The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Blended |
| Production Company | Founder of Flower Films |
| Business Ventures | Cosmetics, Wines, Homeware, Clothing |
| Television | Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet”, Host of “The Drew Barrymore Show” |
| Family Background | Member of the Barrymore family of actors, with notable relatives in the industry |
| Early Struggles | Overcame drug and alcohol abuse, troubled childhood, rehab and institution stays |
| Early Career | Film debut in Altered States, breakout role in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, youngest guest-host on Saturday Night Live |
Drew Blythe Barrymore was born in 1975. She is a producer, talk show host, actor, and writer from the United States. She is an actor from the Barrymore family. In addition to being nominated for several other prizes, including a British Academy Film Award and five Emmy Awards, she has won other accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award. The Hollywood Walk of Fame awarded her a star. She has starred in the following movies: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”, “Charlie’s Angels”, and “Charlie’s Angels 2”.
7. Steve Buscemi – American actor and filmmaker
| Steve Buscemi American actor and filmmaker | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Steve Buscemi – American actor and filmmaker |
| Birthdate | December 13, 1957 |
| Birthplace | New York City, U.S. |
| Alma Mater | Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute |
| Occupations | Actor, Director, Producer |
| Years Active | 1983-present |
| Spouse | Jo Andres (m. 1987; died 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
| Collaborations | Quentin Tarantino, Coen Brothers, Robert Rodriguez, Tim Burton, Armando Iannucci, Michael Bay, Louis C.K. |
| Notable Films | Reservoir Dogs, Desperado, Con Air, Armageddon, Ghost World, Big Fish, The Death of Stalin |
| Television Series | Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, 30 Rock, Portlandia, Miracle Workers, Horace and Pete |
| Directing Career | Trees Lounge, Animal Factory, Lonesome Jim, Interview |
| Animation Work | Monsters, Inc., Monster House, Charlotte’s Web, Hotel Transylvania, The Boss Baby |
| Awards | Screen Actors Guild Awards, Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series |
| Notable Nominations | Emmy Award nominations, Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, British Independent Film Award |
| Ancestry | Sicilian, English, Dutch |
| Religious Background | Raised Catholic |
Steven Vincent Buscemi was born in 1957. He is an American actor and filmmaker. The roles he played in the films “Reservoir Dogs”, “The Big Lebowski”, “Ghost World”, “Fargo,” and “White Noise”. He has starred in the following movies: “Fargo” (1996), “Ghost World” (2001), and “Fargo II” (2009).
8. Jennifer Aniston – Actress and producer
| Jennifer Aniston Actress and producer | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jennifer Aniston – Actress and producer |
| Birthdate | February 11, 1969 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Works | Friends, Office Space, Bruce Almighty, The Break-Up, Marley & Me, Just Go with It, Horrible Bosses, We’re the Millers, Dumplin’, Murder Mystery |
| Spouses | Brad Pitt, Justin Theroux |
| Parents | John Aniston (father), Nancy Dow (mother) |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards |
| International Fame | Rose to fame as Rachel Green on Friends |
| Highest-Paid Actress | One of the world’s highest-paid actresses |
| Acclaimed Films | The Good Girl, Friends with Money, Cake |
| Television Return | Starred and produced in The Morning Show |
| Beautiful Woman | Included in numerous magazines’ lists of the world’s most beautiful women |
| Net Worth | Estimated at $300 million |
| Box Office Gross | Over $1.6 billion worldwide |
| Hollywood Walk of Fame | Recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| Production Company | Co-founder of Echo Films |
| Marriage | Married Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux |
| Education | Attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts |
| Breakthrough Role | Rachel Green on Friends |
| Accolades | Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild awards |
Jennifer Joanna Aniston was born in 1969. She is an American actress and producer. She has starred in the following movies: “Office Space”, “The Good Girl”, and “We’re the Millers” (2013). She has received numerous honors, including a nomination for a Critics’ Choice Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and more. She has grown into one of the highest-paid actresses in the world since her career took off in the 1990s.
9. Tom Cruise – American actor and producer
| Tom Cruise American actor and producer | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tom Cruise – American actor and producer |
| Birthdate | July 3, 1962 (age 61) |
| Birthplace | Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Spouses | Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, Katie Holmes |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | William Mapother (cousin) |
| Awards | Honorary Palme d’Or, 3 Golden Globe Awards, 4 Academy Award nominations |
| Notable Films | Risky Business, Top Gun, Rain Man, Mission: Impossible series, Jerry Maguire |
| Grossing | Over $4 billion in North America, over $11.5 billion worldwide |
| Stunt Performances | Known for performing risky stunts in his films |
| Advocacy | Outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology |
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV was born in 1962, known professionally as Tom Cruise; he is an American actor and producer. He has starred in the following movies: “Rain Man”, “A Few Good Men”, and “Magnolia”. He is one of the highest-paid performers in the world. His numerous accomplishments include three Golden Globes, an Honorary Palme d’Or, and three Academy Award nominations. He is among the top-earning movie stars, with his movies earning over $4 billion in North America and over $11.1 billion globally.
10. Maya Rudolph
| Maya Rudolph | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Maya Rudolph |
| Birthdate | July 27, 1972 |
| Birthplace | Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, comedian, writer, producer, singer |
| Years Active | 1996–present |
| Partner | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Children | 4 |
| Notable Films | 50 First Dates, A Prairie Home Companion, Bridesmaids |
| Notable TV Shows | Saturday Night Live, Up All Night, Big Mouth |
| Voice Acting Roles | Shrek the Third, Big Hero 6, The Mitchells vs. the Machines |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Awards for Big Mouth and Saturday Night Live |
| Production Company | Animal Pictures (with Natasha Lyonne) |
| Musical Background | Backing singer for The Rentals, member of the band Princess |
| Residence | San Fernando Valley, California, U.S. |
Maya Khabira Rudolph was born in 1972. She is an American comedian, actress, and singer. Rudolph has appeared in numerous films and television series since 1997. She is well-known as a former cast member on Saturday Night Live and is also known for her recurring role as “Nannerl” on the PBS soap opera “Masterpiece” in the late 1990s.
She is renowned for her parts in Idle Hands, Pitch Perfect (2012), Funny People (2009), The Heat (2013), and Bridesmaids (2011). Rudolph co-hosted the 2010 MTV Movie Awards along with Chris Hardwick.
11. Dan Aykroyd
| Dan Aykroyd | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dan Aykroyd |
| Birthdate | July 1, 1952 |
| Birthplace | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupations | Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer, Musician |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse | Donna Dixon (married in 1983, separated in 2022) |
| Children | 3, including Vera Sola |
| Relatives | Peter Aykroyd (brother) |
| Known For | Saturday Night Live, Ghostbusters, The Blues Brothers, Trading Places |
| Notable Films | Ghostbusters, Trading Places, The Blues Brothers, Driving Miss Daisy, My Girl |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (1977) |
| Business Ventures | Co-founder of the House of Blues chain of music venues and the Crystal Head Vodka brand |
| Musical Career | Part of The Blues Brothers band, released hit album “Briefcase Full of Blues,” performed live and in films |
| Television Shows | Soul Man, Saturday Night Live guest appearances, various sitcom and TV show appearances |
Daniel Edward Aykroyd CM OOnt was born in 1952. He is a Canadian actor, comedian, producer, musician, and writer. In 1972, he starred in the film “The Last of the Mohicans”. He is also known for his recurring role as “Dr. Evil” in three Austin Powers movies and his various roles on Saturday Night Live.
